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Board Policies·5000 Students

BP 5112.1Exemptions from Attendance

Policy Details

Status
Active
Cross references
  • BP 5111 Admission
  • BP 5112.6 Education for Homeless Children and Children in Foster Care
  • BP 5113 Absences and Excuses (includes truancy)
Adopted
10/18/2004

The School Board is responsible for enforcing state compulsory attendance laws. The Board may excuse a child from compulsory public school attendance as allowed by law. Parents/guardians of children granted exemption shall not incur penalties for violations of the compulsory attendance laws.

Legal Reference:

ALASKA STATUTES
14.30.010 When attendance compulsory
14.30.020 Violations
14.30.030 Prevention and reduction of truancy
14.30.340 When not required to enroll
14.45.030- 14.45.200 Private and denominational schools